30-06 Sprg – 168 gr BTHP – Federal Gold Medal Sierra MatchKing (GM3006M) – 200 Rounds

Match-grade 30-06 has become hard to find as competition moved to newer cartridges, yet plenty of shooters still compete and practice with classic bolt guns and service rifles. This listing is Federal Gold Medal 30-06 Springfield 168 grain Sierra MatchKing boat tail hollow point ammo, MPN GM3006M, sold as a 200 round case.

Federal rates this load at 2,700 fps with 2,719 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. The Sierra MatchKing is one of the most proven match bullets ever made, and the 168 grain weight has won countless matches. Gold Medal ammunition uses match primers and careful loading to minimize velocity variation, which pays off in tighter vertical groups at distance. MatchKing bullets are designed for accuracy on targets. Sierra does not recommend them for hunting, so use a dedicated hunting bullet for game.

This ammunition fits rifles chambered in 30-06 Springfield, including the Springfield 1903 and 1903A3, Remington 700, Winchester Model 70, Ruger Hawkeye, Savage 110, and many custom match rifles. A common question is whether this load is suitable for the M1 Garand. Because it is loaded faster than M2 ball spec, Garand owners often choose Garand-specific ammunition or use an adjustable gas plug to protect the operating rod. Another common question is whether 30-06 is still competitive at long range. It is very capable to 600 yards and beyond, though modern cartridges with higher ballistic coefficient bullets often have less wind drift.

Federal GM3006M is new production ammunition, not reloads, loaded in Anoka, Minnesota. Each round uses a reloadable boxer-primed brass case with non-corrosive priming. This case ships as 10 boxes of 20 rounds for a total of 200 rounds from one lot. Gold Medal brass is a favorite starting point for handloaders, so save your cases after each match. Store the boxes cool and dry, and the ammunition will hold its accuracy for years.